We’re going back to the ’80s tonight, y’all. I fully expect some Madonna, MJ and Prince.

But what I’d really love …

Aside from the flashback, tonight we’re also getting co-ed duets. (And Jennifer Lopez’s pants. Don’t put her in the microwave.) With mentoring from No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal. Let’s go!

DeAndre Brackensick: ‘I Like It.’ This isn’t an obvious song choice, but it makes sense for him. And I applaud DeAndre for never going with the easy song choices. I also think he’s better than most people give him credit for. He is NO Sanjaya, people. The falsetto is great, and he brings some unexpected grit tonight, too. That said, he’s going to have to be FANTASTIC EVERY TIME to last much longer. This performance will likely keep him in at least another week.

JLo thought it was “really great.” Steven Tyler calls him “totally captivating.” Randy Jackson is dressed like a businessclown.

Elise Testone: ‘I Want to Know What Love Is.’ THANK YOU ELISE FOR NOT DOING ‘HALLELUJAH.’ She deserves to stay just for that. But there’s something odd about the phrasing in the verses. She’s also flat in several places. And the big parts are scream-y instead of powerful. This is not good at all. Mess. STOP YELLING AT ME.

Steven didn’t think it was the right song. JLo tries to be nice. Randy says it was “out of tune everywhere.”

Duet 1: Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine on ‘Islands in the Stream.’ Don’t forget the weird staging and Colton’s alarmingly blond dyejob. This was obviously done to showcase Skylar, but the whole thing feels like karaoke. AND THAT HAIR. Someone get Colton some toner, quick.

I don’t understand these duets and trios. They serve no purpose and don’t help anyone.

Phil Phillips: ‘That’s All.’ He is who he is. I understand that. But he seems to be straining through the whole song. The chorus veers off-key at times. And he looks pained, almost constipated. It’s sort of uncomfortable to watch. Not enjoying this at all.

Steven loves his “individuality.” JLo calls it “pretty great.” Randy dubs it “another great performance.” And the judges continue the clueless parade.

Duet 2: DeAndre Brackensick and Hollie Cavanagh on ‘I’m So Excited.’ I’m not even sure what to say about this. I’m so not excited, and I wish I could hide it. Also, Hollie needs a new stylist. Or a stylist, period.

Joshua Ledet: ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now.’ I want to love this as much as the judges do, but I just don’t. He holds back at times, likely due to mentoring, and you can feel it. I want the payoff from the big moments, but it just never happens. There’s no doubt Joshua can sing — SANG, even — but I think he needs to break out of his box a bit and lighten up. And lose the choir, even for just one week.

Jessica Sanchez: ‘How Will I Know.’ Look, here’s the deal. Jessica is the most viable as a commercial star. It doesn’t matter what anyone does at this point. She’s already on her way, and the others are still competing. I love that she’s doing classic Whitney, and I love that she’s bringing that husky tone to it. This is fun, flirty and just what she needed at this point. Mixing it up, then going back to the ballads in the next few weeks for the win. And even if she doesn’t take the crown, I think she’ll be the biggest success of the season.

Duet 3: Phil Phillips and Elise Testone on ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.’ This is better than they each did solo. Which I guess isn’t saying much. But at least it doesn’t have a completely karaoke feel.

Hollie Cavanagh: ‘What a Feeling.’ Oh, Hollie. I want to like you so much. But then you do things like this. So much happening, and none of it good. She’s off-key! She’s spinning! She’s walking with purpose. She’s giving disco-queen realness. OK, I know what happened. Hollie mistakenly thought they said lip-sync for your life. Because this is like a bad drag performance.

Steven did not like it. JLo says “let it go.” Randy agrees she is overthinking. She’s so gone.

Duet 4: Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez on “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me.’ I love this song. And we know who they think the powerhouse vocalists are in this contest. This is how it’s done, y’all. Nothing else to say.

PERFECT FINALE.

Colton Dixon: ‘Time After Time.’ Not sure what this emo-lite arrangement is about. But I don’t like it. The original is so much prettier and much more effective. He also sounds whiny at times. STOP TRYING TO BE DAVID COOK, COLTON.

Skylar Laine: ‘Wind Beneath My Wings.’ A lot of buildup for this being a “moment.” It’s nice, and I like that she kept it country. But not sure it’s her breakout (though they will turn it into one). I really like Skylar, but there were better performances tonight.

Randy calls it her “best performance.” JLo thinks she’s a contender. Steven, just be quiet.